Weight Control Support Group

I guess as of tomorrow morning, I join this thread. I got to that 'fed up' point over the weekend. I am going to my first Weight Watchers meeting tomorrow morning.

I'll give you a little bit of my back story, in case you are interested. I have been thin my whole life. I have never had to give a thought to what I put in my mouth. As a matter of fact, when I was going through my divorce, I lost about 10-15 pounds and could not put it back on, even drinking Ensure to supplement meals.

Then about 6 or so years ago, I started on the dreaded Depo Provera. Every 3 months, there was a few more pounds on the scale. I gave up the Depo after 4 years, but I have not lost anything. I also think that my metabolism did a crash around 40.

Well, enough is officially enough. Tomorrow is the start of a new life style around here.

Deb, I wish you the very best of luck with your weight loss mission! Many of us are in the same boat as you are in, my friend. Today my Mom decided she's going on a diet, so in other words EVERYONE in our house will be on a diet! God only knows I need to, but lately I've been lackly motivation. I did eat healthy today at lunch. Had a bowl of Cantaloupe, Honey Dew and Grapes. Very Yummy and healthy too! Can't go wrong with that!

Deb, don't forget to drink lots and lots of water! That is one thing that I've been very good at. I drink at least one gallon per day! That's a lot of trips to the bathroom, but I haven't gained any weight since I've been drinking so much water. I'm still eating that dreaded junk food and fast food I've got to do better...hopefully Mom will kick me in the butt if I don't cooperate with her diet!

I know, Shell, and I am just not a drinker, period. I guess I will have to start chugging.

I find myself drinking a lot of water when I'm bored. Lately at work it's been rather slow and boring, so I find myself filling up my 12oz bottle at least 5 to 6 times...just at work!

I remember when I first starting drinking the water, it was hard. I never liked water that much. But I made myself drink at least 4 8 oz glasses at first and before I knew it, I was craving water. I still drink a couple of sodas a day, but water is the one thing that I crave like crazy.

OH..tonight I bought some IBC Diet Root Beer at Walmart and I absolutely love it! It doesn't taste diety at all! I'm a rootbeer nut and don't care for other sodas, but this stuff is great! Just thought I'd share in case if anyone is looking for a good diet pop!

I don't drink soda at all, but I will miss my iced tea. I think on WW you are supposed to avoid caffeine.

Deb, nope. Just make sure you get in all your water. You don't have to cut out all caffeine.

But I laready have my giant coffee in the morning. I figured that after that, I would do water for the rest of the day. which I have been doing, actually, just not a lot.

Deb, have you tried decaffenated tea? I've tried it before and couldn't tell a difference. I believe I tried the Nestea instant kind.

can i join?
i have some weight to loose too...
and i really need motivation to exercise...

Malynn:
I have been on the atkins diet.
It WORKS!!!
but you HAVE to be really really careful about the carbos
i was really restricting my carbs like under 20gms per day
i kept it up for about two weeks
and then for some reason i had this awful craving for carbo which lasted two days!!!!

so not everyone is the same... but just watch out for the bingey feeling...

also... i think that the low carb diet increased my metabolism a little because after the two day binge i weighed the same as i did two days before....

i subsisted on tuna & eggs and gallons of green tea.

Originally posted by Shell
Deb, have you tried decaffenated tea? I've tried it before and couldn't tell a difference. I believe I tried the Nestea instant kind.

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Shell.

Honestly, I mostly drink iced tea in restaurants, which I suppose I'll be avoiding. At home, I have gotten a bit hooked on Lipton's flavored tea mixes, raspberry and peach. I figure those have to go because they are sweetened.

I guess today really and truly is the day. Even the horoscope in my inbox this morning read: "It's time to moderate your food and alcohol consumption and diet a little."

This is Public Servant appreciation week at work and they are bombarding us with food (most of it bad for us). Today instead of cake I am having fresh watermelon! it is fantastic.

I went today and got everything I need to start Atkins. Looks like it might be hard to stay on, but I'm gonna give it a week or two and see what happens. I'm usually not a red meat eater, but I do like chicken, so we will have to see how long I can do it. I do need the more energy part they say will happen, thats for sure!

Day 1 of Weight Watchers. I went to the meeting and plunked down my cash.

My biggest challenge will be to actually cook for myself and not fall back on what's convenient. Also the massive amounts of water. Sweets and stuff are not my problem. I am not a big dessert eater.

I always drink unsweetened tea with Sweet and Low, but I guess I need to switch to decaf. I drink zero sodas or soft drinks as it is. Well, on my mark, get set, go. One week til weigh-in.

Deb, it sounds like you're pretty motivated to do this! I've thought about joining WW, but my work schedule doesn't work with their meetings and I'm one of those people who need other people to encourage me.

I did have a nice surprise today though. Mom and I went shopping in Lincoln and I decided to try on some new pants for work. Well, the 16's were too big but the 14's were a bit too snug. Then we decided to hit the Good Will store just to see what they had and I found some awesome bargains! I found several Gap & CK jeans...for only $3.99! I only bought one pair...I've already got so many clothes. The pair I bought were 14's since I figured I'd lose a little weight and should be able to fit into them. I tried them on when I got home...AND THEY FIT PERFECTLY! YAY! It made me feel really good and now I'm motivated to lose some of this chub I've got! Can't wait until those "new" jeans are too big!

Good luck Deb! We're all here to support you! :girly2: :girly1: :girly2: :girly1:

Ugghh! Its only been a day and a half and I feel like total crap. Dont know if its the diet or just me, I woke up with a major headache and a really sick feeling. Its like I'm crosseyed or something,really icky feeling. Had to take my daughter to the orthodontist and I had to sit in the car I felt so bad. I had to force myself to eat the eggs for breakfast. Im not sure I can handle eating all the protein afterall. Taking something for my headache and going back to bed. Its probably from the lack of caffeine though.

I just had to share this with you all! In the past 3 days, I've been eating pretty healthy. I'm not going over board with the healthy food (I don't want to get burnt out quickly!), but am eating better food for my body. I know that this may sound silly, but I started tanning at the tanning salon again. It always boosts my spirits and it makes me look better. So, now my motivation on Weight Loss has increased a lot! I just weighed myself and I'm shocked! I weighed in a 190.5! YIPEE! Two weeks ago, I weighed in at 200 even. That's 10 freaking pounds! I know that it isn't healthy to lose weight quickly, but losing 10 pounds in a blink of an eye really encourages me to do even better! I'm proud of myself for this, even though I didn't do much to lose it. But thinking positive about myself is the only way I can stick to this!

Hey Deb, hows WW going? Drinking loads of that wonderful water?

How about the rest of you? Have you done good or have you fallen off the bandwagon? Just remember, don't beat yourself up about it if you've done bad. Just get back on there and prove to yourself that YOU CAN DO IT!

Hi Michelle

WOW! Congratulations! That is SO great!! I know what you mean about feeling better and doing better when you feel like you 'look good'.

It has been a little more than a week since my hypnosis and I lost 5 lbs in the first week, so I am psyched!

I have found something new...I always knew that drinking water is important and I used to fill up a huge Weight Watchers glass and sit it on my kitchen counter. But I never really got my water in. What I have been doing is carrying around a bottled water with me pretty much everywhere-- if I got out to a kids ball game or to dance practice for my daugther, or wherever, even just sitting at the computer, I have it with me. I have found it REALLY helps me to drink a ton of water and I think that is really helping.

I have also been listening to my hypnosis tape every night when I get into bed. I have been falling asleep every night before I hear it all, but maybe hearing it while I am sleeping is even better. At least it's working!

That is awesome Amy! I really hope that the hyponosis really works for you. I've heard of it before, but never knew anyone who actually did it. I wish you the best of luck!

As for the water thing, that is exactly what I do! I have 2 water bottles at work (in the Pharmacy), then I've another one in the Break Room, one that I carry around with me at home and one that I fill every night before I go to bed. I seem to get so thirsty at night, so I've always got my HUGE water bottle right there. I swear I drink well over a gallon of water everyday! Most people don't believe me, but I really do. I feel better when I drink it and my skin looks so much better too. It really does wonders for your skin! My acne has pretty much gone away except for maybe one or two every month. It's gotta be the water!